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unforeseen

British  
/ ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn /

adjective

  1. not seen or known beforehand; unanticipated

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The Miller High Life Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Steve Martin & Martin Short's show, originally scheduled for Friday, February 27th in Milwaukee, has been postponed."

From BBC

Beyond the inherent risk of investing in an ETF that could go to zero, these funds may have other unforeseen consequences.

From MarketWatch

"We have encountered unforeseen challenges that despite the best efforts of our team, the producers, and promoters we have been unable to resolve," he said.

From BBC

Beverly Hills-based Fat Brands Inc. said in a statement that it filed for bankruptcy on Monday to restructure the debt it accumulated while expanding its company portfolio, citing “difficult and largely unforeseen” market conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

Ofwat said it understood "unforeseen requirements can arise" and that it had the "flexibility to consider new schemes".

From BBC